agonizing -
Something that causes great physical or mental pain.
After she took the final exam, it was agonizing to her that for a whole week she wouldn't find out the results.
verb
2 of 3209
Good /
Friendly
Url
audio
commiserate -
To feel or express sympathy towards someone.
Bill's friends commiserated with him when he lost the election, but it took several months for him to recover emotionally.
verb
3 of 3209
Good /
Smart
audio
validate -
To prove that something is true
Henry David Thoreau felt self-confident about his ideas, and he didn't need anyone else to praise him, because he validated his own ideas.
adjective
4 of 3209
Bad /
Disgusting
Url
audio
grimy -
Covered by dirt, dust, grease, or filth.
The old building had grimy windows that hadn't been cleaned in years.
adjective
5 of 3209
Good /
Energy
Url
audio
ambitious -
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.
The team set an ambitious target to double sales within a year.
adjective
6 of 3209
Other /
Shape
Url
audio
proximity -
Being near or close in space or time.
People liked living in the town because of its proximity to many wonderful beaches.
noun
See verb
7 of 3209
Other /
Wet
audio
spurt -
A sudden and forceful gush of water.
People watched the spurt of water coming from the geyser against the picturesque sky.
verb
8 of 3209
Other /
Up+Down
audio
flick -
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.
noun
9 of 3209
Good /
Exciting
audio
shebang -
A matter, operation, or set of circumstances
Self-published writers are responsible for the whole shebang by not only writing the book, but also editing and marketing it as well.
adjective
10 of 3209
Other /
Other
audio
sultry -
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.
noun
11 of 3209
Good /
Smart
audio
scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
noun
12 of 3209
Good /
Strong
Url
audio
linchpin -
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
The team captain was the linchpin of the entire soccer team, keeping everyone motivated.
